Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-09


Remember that II. \. Whlssen & Bro,
AT the Bakery, have their oyster saloon in
full blast. serving mp at moments notice
the most appetiziDg fries. stews, raws, &c.
Oysters sold by the measure in any quar-
tity desired.
An amatuer company composed Of our
home talent, has been organized in this
place, and will give an entertainment
sometime during the holiday week, at
which time that famous old play Of "Ont
in the Street" will he rendered. Judging
from the talent composing the tronpe, we
feel confident that our people have a de-
lightful treat in store for them.
Call at II. c. Boyers where you will ret
90 cts. for butter and - cts. for eggs, and
goods as low as any.
A party Of eight ladies and gentlemen
from the Hamburg neighborhood, short
distance west of this place, left on Satur-
dav for n visit to the Luray Cave, return
ing on Sunday. Mr.. Jos. +. Hoffman,
the genial host of the Eureka House, OF
this place, was with the party, his elegant
team. the two bobtailed sorrels, making
the distance to Luray seem as short as
beggar's memory.
VIM. Hepewell has just returned from
the city, and Judging from the way goods
are coming in, has purchased the largest
stock Of Xmas goods ever brought to
Edinburg.
A young lady Of this place fell in with
the procession coming from church on
Sunday night, and thus got as much credit
for being at church as any one who had
stood the smoke during the services But,
strange to say, she could not remember
the text. a word Of the sermon, one OF
the HYMNS or even anything about the
other girls dresses, hats or bonnets, or
even the fellow who was TO escort her
home from church. This is all we know
in a nut shell.
The great Eclectic Herb blood remedy
for sale by II. L. Boyer, sole agent for the
county,.
The Bakery Of II. a. Whi"sn 81 Bro
will be headqu arteis for the little ones
from this tlmo on including thu holidays.
Never before has there been brought TO
town snoh stock Of enticlng candies Of
all kinds, fresh and dclicions, every de-
scription Of fruits, nuts, cakes, crackers,
TOYS, &c. Como and feast yonr oyes and
thoughts over the dazzling display Of
all that is nice. Remember that very
little money will buy n big lot Of these
goods.
In the olden times it required seven
wears Of hard and steady work in an APP
prentice TO become master Of = trade.
But such old fogy ideas don't suit any
more since life has become nothing more
than mad whirl and rush for the filthy
lucre, and the apprentice Of year or two
bounds INTO a full-pledged master work
man. But even this is much too slow for
two young men OF this place. They he
came masters Of trade by = process
similar to spontaneous combustion. After
hod clerking at only two houses, they
came ont in iull feather, and contracted
for. lathed and plastered a large house.
the work being q miracle Of high art. At
last account tho mud was still holding
the fort. Look ont for a column adver-
tisemcnt Of theirs in the HERALD soon.
Two OF our prominent young men,
Messrs. Fred Saum and D. o. Evans, start
ed off one day last week for an extensive
hunting trip to W. Va. That they will
rlut the Valley markets with game does
no, admit Of moments doubt, Judging
from their ontiit the natives across the
divide will take them for millionaircs, or
desperate horse thieves, their countenances
helping the latter supposition. Each one
carried two Winchester rifles, as many
double barroled shot guns. two muskef',
fonr Colts army revolvers, and dozen
bowi.kni,cs. Their supply Of ammunition
was sight to see, and they will zee
sights. too. if they use all OF it, especially
that ia tho kegs, demiiohns and bottles.
One envious follow remarked on seeing
them start ont, "If two sparrows are sold
for penny not even Que will fall to the
ground.
A well-known lady Of Edinburg, left
her home for an extended visit, and left
her precious flowers in charge Of her son
who promised to beat any gardener on
earth in his care for them, and rather
than let them freeze he would burn the
house # he could find no othir way OF
protecting them from Jack Frost. The
good conlidng mother went, feeling that
all was safe. and 81 it was until the first
cold night when Of soursc the poor flowers
were frozen NJ stiff rs poker. When
tho young man discovered the result of
his neglect and forgotfulness no was in
despair until bright thought struck him.
With a light heart he started large fire
In a stove, set the poor wilted flowers on
il. and then stood back with n beaming
smile to watch the dearly loved plants
thaw out. But for all his happy inven-
ton there was great sadness when his
mother returned.
EDINBURG, VA, Dec. 9th, 1857.